4) Ice cream taster

Ice cream taster

If you suffer from dental sensitivity this is a job for you

With a salary of 56 thousand euros per year, the job of an ice cream taster (also called a tastemaster, food scientist, sensory analyst, or flavorologist) is to taste-test ice cream and is asked to assess the quality of each flavor on the basis of texture, color, smell, appearance, and other factors in addition to taste.

While an exact job description depends on the employer and specific role, a taster’s additional responsibilities can include inventing new ice cream flavors and products, or serving as a marketing rep for his or her company. An ice cream taster can earn up to $100,000 a year, according to some sources.